Clement McClure,

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE PAGE Clement Charles McClure, Jr. was born on June 23, 1921 to Dr. Clement Charles and Emma (Castleberry) McClure, Sr. in Jacksboro, Texas. He passed away on Monday August 30, 2010. He was 89 years old. Charles was a proud fourth generation resident of Jack and Wise Counties and Jacksboro. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1938 where he excelled as a lineman in football. Charles graduated from Texas Tech University in 1942 where he majored in agriculture and was a member of the Block and Bridle Club. He was a lifelong fan and supporter of Texas Tech University and the Red Raiders. Charles married Stella Mae Lagow on March 26, 1943 in Olney, Texas. He served his country proudly in World War II in the United States Coast Guard on the troup ship USS General A.W. Greeley. He returned home after the war to Jacksboro where he and Stella raised three children. He was active in his community as well serving as a director for Jacksboro National Bank; member of the Jacksboro ISD School Board, Oakwood Cemetery and Soil Conservation Boards and Masonic Lodge. He was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. Charles was a rancher who was passionate about soil conservation, agriculture and preservation of the earth. Charles especially loved his time at Gunter Lake, watching Dallas Cowboy and Texas Tech football, and being with his wife Stella and family. Survivors include his wife, Stella Mae McClure; three children Stella Jeannette "Jeannie" Matthews and husband Minor; Clement Charles "Cholly" McClure, III and his wife Vicki; Larry Stewart McClure and wife Gail; brother Robert McClure; six grandchildren Matt McClure, Clay McClure, Scott McClure, Tara Spencer, Tasha Bartley and Shane Matthews; four great-grandchildren, Nola and Beck Bartley, Robert and Emery Spencer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 4, 2010 at 11am at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Howell Martin officiating. If so desired memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 241 W. Live Oak Street, Jacksboro, TX 76458 or Concerned Citizens, 400 E Pine Street, Jacksboro, TX 76458

Clement McClure,

June 23, 1921 - August 30, 2010